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Encyclopedia of Mobile Phone Behavior
One of the AAC mobile applications facilitating speech production and communication of people with speech impairments using symbols. People with disabilities learn how to use the app and improve their communication by typing in words, choosing appropriate symbols, selecting voice out of range provided, customizing of vocabulary, and using some other features that contribute to linguistic development of people with special needs.
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The Use of Mobile Phone Technology to Support People with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Kristie Asaro-Saddler (University at Albany (State University of New York), USA) and Diana Akhmedjanova (University at Albany (State University of New York), USA)
Copyright: © 2015 |Pages: 17
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-8239-9.ch119
Abstract
The increasing accessibility and utilization of mobile phone technology has greatly enhanced the lives of many individuals, including those with disabilities such as autism spectrum disorders (ASD). In this article the authors provide a comprehensive review of the literature in the use of mobile phone technology to deliver interventions to support the communication skills, socialization skills, and academic skills of individuals with ASD. The majority of the studies reviewed in this emerging field indicate the potential effectiveness of mobile technology as a medium to deliver interventions; however, additional research in this field is warranted. Implications for practitioners and researchers, along with potential areas for future research, will be discussed.
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